The Color Files: Mint Green

When I was a little girl, I'd arrive at my great-grandmother's house and immediately dart to her living room. Lined with built-in bookshelves filled to the brim with beautiful books (like the second edition Emily Post book that now rests in my office!) and gallery walls of family photos, the room was magical. But it's best feature? The room was painted mint green. The walls, the trim, the paneling, the built-ins, all of it. A beautiful, glossy, wonderful mint green.

And since then, this color has stuck with me. Especially in interiors, my passion.

Love that color combination and we are thinking about using it in our powder room - I just love the floral prints! Thanks for sharing this is truly inspiration for me to get started on our painting project!

Mint green has never been on the top of my favorites (it can go so hospitally wrong) but all these photos are fabulous -- especially that kitchen. Oy, I love it. Maybe mint green is just like yellow, and should be chosen carefully ;)

This color sticks out more than any other from my childhood. My mom and dad both worked hard and long hours and my grandma and grandpa lived next door...grandma was a housewife and papa was a farmer, so I spent most of my days there. Their farmhouse had this color through most of it. It is now over 160 years old. My grandma (now 95) still lives there and does most things for herself. Everytime I see this color it takes me back to those days.

Meet Michelle

I'm a southern gal with an eye for young traditional design. I'm a self-proclaimed painter, crafter, decorator and do-it-yourselfer. Also a wife + momma to a toddler boy and a baby girl. Welcome to Ten June!